{"id":182735,"date":"2021-08-19T09:00:58","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T01:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/?p=182735"},"modified":"2024-11-20T18:48:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T10:48:05","slug":"kombucha-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/kombucha-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"Fizzy and refreshing, we\u2019ve found the best places to get kombucha in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tea has always been a staple in Hong Kong culture. After all, dim sum is one of the defining elements of Hong Kong culture, and there\u2019s no dim sum<\/a> without the yum cha<\/a>. And don\u2019t even get us started on the best afternoon tea<\/a>, or our weekly bubble tea<\/a> indulgence. For those looking for a slightly healthier treat, kombucha can also scratch that itch for an afternoon cuppa. Although it’s also a part of Korean culture, kombucha originated in northeastern China and is usually made with black or green tea, sweetened with sugar, and\u2014most importantly\u2014packed with healthy probiotic bacteria and yeast.<\/p>\n

The difference between kombucha and regular tea is the fermentation that results from the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) in kombucha. Similar to other fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi, the probiotic bacteria and yeast in kombucha can help improve your overall gut health and boost your immune system. Other benefits include aiding in digestion, debloating, weight loss and more. Given the health benefits\u2014and also that it\u2019s deliciously fizzy and refreshing\u2014there are a number of places to find kombucha in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

Best places to find kombucha in Hong Kong<\/h3>\n

1. Lekker Stuff Kombucha<\/h3>\n

Founded by Hong Kong mother-daughter duo, Ravina and Nikita Daswani, Lekker Stuff offers a varied selection of CBD infused products, and has also recently launched its own locally-made kombucha. The flavours include chamomile rosemary (unwind), mango passionfruit (paradise), guava mint and strawberry ginger (berry burst). All of which are antioxidant, energy boosting and probiotic. A bonus? Add a shot of CBD, courtesy of Lekker Stuff\u2019s CBD isolate oil.<\/p>\n

Order online at Lekker Stuff<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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2. Taboocha<\/h3>\n

Taboocha brews their kombucha using locally-sourced ingredients such as fair trade Chinese green or black tea and organic raw cane sugar. They offer a wide range of flavours such as goji berry ginger green tea, shiso watermelon green tea, and beetroot black tea. Keep an eye out for limited-edition flavours, such as \u2018Drink me I\u2019m Gay\u2019 in the flavour of blackcurrant green tea available during June to show their solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. Also, if you return your finished bottle for recycling, Taboocha donates HK$1 to a dog charity.<\/p>\n

Order online<\/a> and also at a variety of cafes, supermarkets, and venues around Hong Kong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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